ChrisSilver

Hello and welcome to The Silver Forum  

At midnight tonight TSF will go into offline mode.

We hope to be back up and running sometime on the 11th after the migration if all goes smoothly, if there are delays we will update on threads.

https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

At midnight tonight TSF will go into offline mode.

We hope to be back up and running sometime on the 11th after the migration if all goes smoothly, if there are delays we will update on threads.

https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

Hi All
Starting to feel a little  overwhelmed by all the greetings even the main cog @ChrisSilver 😃- thank you everyone  @James32 @9x883 @daca 💕

At midnight tonight TSF will go into offline mode.

We hope to be back up and running sometime on the 11th after the migration if all goes smoothly, if there are delays we will update on threads.

https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

Hello and welcome to the forum  

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

TSF and @TavexBullion are very excited to announce a limited time promotional offer open to all TSF members! Tavex already provide exceptional value with highly competitive prices in the UK, this offer gives TSF members even more discounts on top, for a limited time!

Tavex is planning on joining the Platinum Offers from Selected Dealers programme, that gives discounts from selected dealers for Platinum and Platinum PLUS Premium members. But before this we have launched an introductory promotional offer at even better discounted rates open to ALL TSF members! (note that the offers that will be available in the Platinum Offers programme may be lower than this introductory offer, and they have not been worked out yet, the volume of orders in this introductory offer may affect how much discount we are able to offer on that) 

For full transparency TSF were offered affiliate links and to earn a commission from referred sales, we have decided to split the commission equally between TSF and members in the form of discounts using these discount codes instead. The % discount below is the % that will be deducted from the item cost at checkout, TSF will also earn the same % commission on these discounted products that are ordered. The split is equal. This will help us to grow the forum further and to help us negotiate more great deals like this for members in the future  


The Tavex 1g Gold Bar

One of the products I would like to highlight in this deal is the Tavex 1g Gold Bar. At the time of writing this bar costs just £55.51 (before discount) which offers exceptional value per gram when compared to other fractional gold items (even much larger ones), these bars are also very affordable and a good introduction to gold, though small they are very easy to resell and are great for those who wish to purchase a very small piece of gold but regularly. From my understanding and knowledge these are the lowest price 1g Gold Bars that you can by from any dealer in the UK, even lower when you add the TSF discount on top! These are IMO a great pick up! Easily divisible when coming to sell.


Introductory offer, 1% discount! Using discount code THESILVERFORUM
https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1-gram-tavex-gold-bar-uk-london/

Discount is available until 25th September 2023 23:55 UK time. 

All Items and discount available 

All items below can be purchased between now and until 25th September, 23:55 UK time 2023 using the discount code THESILVERFORUM please make sure that you use the discount code on the order form before placing the order, as it is unlikely that they will be able to add the discount retrospectively.  
Introductory offers:

1g Tavex Gold Bar - 1% discount! (featured product)  https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1-gram-tavex-gold-bar-uk-london/

100g PAMP Lady Fortuna Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/100-gram-pamp-investment-gold-bar/
20g PAMP Lady Fortuna Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/20g-investment-gold-bar-pamp-tavex-uk-london/
10g PAMP Lady Fortuna Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/10g-pamp-fortuna-gold-bar/
5g PAMP Lady Fortuna Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/5g-investment-gold-bar-pamp-tavex-uk-london/
2.5g PAMP Lady Fortuna Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/2-5g-investment-gold-bar-pamp-fortuna-uk-london-tavex/
1g PAMP Lady Fortune Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1gram-pamp-fortuna-gold-bar-tavex-uk-london/
1oz PAMP Fortuna Gold Bar - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1oz-investment-gold-bar-pamp-fortuna-tavex-london-uk/

250g Valcambi Suisse Gold cast Bar - £50 discount per bar https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/250g-valcambi-gold-bar-tavex-london-uk/
1oz British Myths and Legends Merlin Gold Coin - £10 discount per coin https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1-oz-british-myths-and-legends-merlin-gold-coin/
1oz The Royal Tudor Beasts: Yale of Beaufort 2023 Gold Coin - £10 discount per coin https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1-oz-the-royal-tudor-beasts-yale-of-beaufort-2023-gold-coin/
1oz The Royal Tudor Beasts: Bull of Clarence 2023 Gold Coin - £10 discount per coin https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1-oz-the-royal-tudor-beasts-bull-of-clarence-gold-coin/

1oz British Royal Arms Gold Coin - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/1-oz-british-royal-arms-gold-coin/
George & Victoria Sovereigns  - 0.5% discount https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/great-britain-gold-coin-george/ and https://tavexbullion.co.uk/gold/great-britain-gold-coin-sovereign-victoria/




Discounts on PAMP lady Fortuna bars available (see above discount rates) Image taken from Tavex's website. 

How to get he discount?

Simple use the discount code THESILVERFORUM when checking out on Tavex's website: https://tavexbullion.co.uk



Click on the "Have a discount code?" on the order summery box on the right. Then enter the code in, press the yellow button to enter. Make sure the code has been applied before checking out.  





Combine shipping 

Tavex already offer a collection option at check out, which gives customers the ability to place an order with £0 delivery fee and then collect in person from their office (by arrangement of appointment) for those who do not live in London, or for those who prefer their order shipped but who wish to save on shipping you can select this option and combine orders together to pay a single delivery charge. (the maximum value of gold per shipment is £10,000)

This is an especially great option for those who say wish to purchase one to two 1g gold bars per week say, and then combine for a monthly shipping. 



Please comment below

If you like this promotion please comment below and help to promote this offer. The more successful and popular this promotion is the better discounts we can likely work out in the Platinum Offers from Selected Dealers Programme.

If you use this promotional discount code, please do comment below so we can see how popular this offer is to members
 
Tavex are also open to adding additional items from their catalogue to future promotions, if there are particular items that you would like us to see if we can get discounts on in the future please let us know below. 

Technically received on Friday…
2x 1g @TavexBullion Bars.


 


 

These bars are really nice IMO, the gold sits completely flush within the card. It’s like a credit/debit card, very easy for stacking/storing.

The limited time discounts are still currently ongoing (until 25th September), for all forum members including standard free members. More details in the topic below:
 

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

⚠️ 🚧 Planned Server Move 11th September 2023 🚧 ⚠️ 

Firstly, apologies with the relatively short notice of about  4-5 days, as my initial post above I was planning to give 7 or more days notice but I have been back and forth with multiple multiple emails over the last week with the new cloud host trying to get this sorted and a date booked in, as this needs to be sorted whilst I am currently in the UK the timeline for starting this was running out and this is the date that they have came back to me with within the time frame. 
There are a lot more details than we originally anticipated. 😅

After the move there will be some functionality and customisations that we will need to make adjustments on before they are up and running again, these include but are not limited to; the compare page, spot price bar, trading section of the forum, email notifications. 

As TSF will be offline on the 11th September 2023 (and hopefully only on this date) if we need to update the community to the progress any updates will be made on threads, please save this link for updates: https://threads.net/@thesilverforum 

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

The forum may need to go offline sometime on Sunday 10th September so that we can create a copy of the forum ready for the migration to take place on Monday 11th September.
So please be advised that TSF may also be inaccessible on the Sunday. I will try to update when/if I have further information as still waiting for some answers to questions.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this migration. It will be a beneficial move and is the last move we should ever need, so it’s just temporary downtime which should not need to happen again in the future. Thank you for your patience.
Updates: https://www.threads.net/@thesilverforum

 
 

⚠️ 🚧 Planned Server Move 11th September 2023 🚧 ⚠️ 

Firstly, apologies with the relatively short notice of about  4-5 days, as my initial post above I was planning to give 7 or more days notice but I have been back and forth with multiple multiple emails over the last week with the new cloud host trying to get this sorted and a date booked in, as this needs to be sorted whilst I am currently in the UK the timeline for starting this was running out and this is the date that they have came back to me with within the time frame. 
There are a lot more details than we originally anticipated. 😅

After the move there will be some functionality and customisations that we will need to make adjustments on before they are up and running again, these include but are not limited to; the compare page, spot price bar, trading section of the forum, email notifications. 

As TSF will be offline on the 11th September 2023 (and hopefully only on this date) if we need to update the community to the progress any updates will be made on threads, please save this link for updates: https://threads.net/@thesilverforum 

A while ago I put up a topic or post about a possible server move and the reasons for this. In short we are moving away from self managed severs to cloud hosting, this is expected to be our last and final move, and will provide several benefits to the community including more forum features.

We hope to schedule this for sometime towards the beginning of September but will give at least 1 weeks notice when we know a move date. There will be some downtime during one day however this will be minimised as much as possible, and we will aim for the actual switch over to be as seamless as possible and to go LIVE as soon as possible with the bulk of the images and data being uploaded in the background whilst the new server is live. 

I will update in this topic as soon as have a switch date  

⚠️ Edit: Please see update in next post below

⚠️ 🚧 Planned Server Move 11th September 2023 🚧 ⚠️ 

Firstly, apologies with the relatively short notice of about  4-5 days, as my initial post above I was planning to give 7 or more days notice but I have been back and forth with multiple multiple emails over the last week with the new cloud host trying to get this sorted and a date booked in, as this needs to be sorted whilst I am currently in the UK the timeline for starting this was running out and this is the date that they have came back to me with within the time frame. 
There are a lot more details than we originally anticipated. 😅

After the move there will be some functionality and customisations that we will need to make adjustments on before they are up and running again, these include but are not limited to; the compare page, spot price bar, trading section of the forum, email notifications. 

As TSF will be offline on the 11th September 2023 (and hopefully only on this date) if we need to update the community to the progress any updates will be made on threads, please save this link for updates: https://threads.net/@thesilverforum 

⚠️ 🚧 Planned Server Move 11th September 2023 🚧 ⚠️ 

Firstly, apologies with the relatively short notice of about  4-5 days, as my initial post above I was planning to give 7 or more days notice but I have been back and forth with multiple multiple emails over the last week with the new cloud host trying to get this sorted and a date booked in, as this needs to be sorted whilst I am currently in the UK the timeline for starting this was running out and this is the date that they have came back to me with within the time frame. 
There are a lot more details than we originally anticipated. 😅

After the move there will be some functionality and customisations that we will need to make adjustments on before they are up and running again, these include but are not limited to; the compare page, spot price bar, trading section of the forum, email notifications. 

As TSF will be offline on the 11th September 2023 (and hopefully only on this date) if we need to update the community to the progress any updates will be made on threads, please save this link for updates: https://threads.net/@thesilverforum 

Please also read the following topics 

Commenting in sales topics - No unsolicited posts 
 
Sale of Silver Shield Items on TSF
 
Quickstart Guide

I can’t see the "start new topic" button - Can I list an item for sale? 
Yes you can. In order to stop spam on the forum a minimum amount of posts are required before you can post items for sale in the trade section. Although the amount of posts is not disclosed it is a very small number, we suggest that you introduce yourself in the welcome new members section if you haven’t done so already. Alternatively upgrading to Premium Membership will give you immediate access to list items for sale.

Trading limits**:
Premium members can list an unlimited amount of trade listings in the Buy, Sell, Trade section.

Standard members can list 1 trade listing per 30 days.

All Premium Member groups can post an unlimited amount of listings. To upgrade to Premium Membership please  see: https://thesilverforum.com/store/category/2-premium-membership/

To see all of the benefits of Premium Membership: https://thesilverforum.com/premium-member-package/


Insurance - sending precious metals items in the UK
Just so everyone is aware, the standard £50 insurance on Royal Mail signed for does not cover precious metals items such as coins etc as they are classed as money. Please send via Royal Mail special delivery if you would like your items insured, they will be insured by default up to £500 but you can increase this if needed. Sellers please also clarify in your listing who assumes responsibility if item is sent by an uninsured delivery service and lost (It is assumed that the buyer assumes responsibility as they are choosing the shipping method, but it is also good idea to state this in your listing) Information correct as far as we are aware and at time of writing, however it is advisable to check on the Royal Mail website. https://www.royalmail.com
For sale listings
All topics listing items for sale must state an asking price. (Apart from when you are solely looking to exchange, then please state your asking exchange)

Topics listed in UK & Europe section are for items located within this area. For items located in other areas please use the appropriate other trade forums.

Including a photo of your items for sale is very useful, it is also helpful, especially for new members, to include a piece of paper with the date and your forum username on it in the photo.

Trade Prefixes:
Please use the appropriate prefix for your trade topic. Once you have completed your topic, or if you decide to withdraw your topic please update your listing with the appropriate prefix. To do this use the edit button and select the approbate prefix from the drop down menu.
For Sale For Exchange For Sale or Exchange For Auction Wanted Completed Withdrawn - for if you want to withdraw your listing
  Closed - this prefix is used by Admin/Moderators either when a topic is automatically closed after 30 days, or if needed to be manually closed. Info - this tag is for Moderator/Admin use only and is intended for the pinned topics that provide info such as this QuickStart guide here. Trade incentive - for moderation use only, for when running trade incentive promotions to promote the trade section further.  Wanted topics 

In general wanted topics are placed in the location the member posting the wanted topic is located in. Members from different regions can still view your wanted post in your region and offer you their item if they wish to ship internationally.
However, members can also post wanted topics in other regions to where they are located IF they have a shipping address in that region and indicate it in the listing. E.g. a member in the U.K. can list a wanted topic in the USA & Canada section if providing a USA shipping address and indicating that the shipping address will be to a USA address in their listing.
 
Auctions:
Please feel free to list Auction style listings if you wish.
State your terms your starting price the auction end time/date Shipping info etc. Members can bid on your auction by commenting in your thread.
  Note that for transparency, all bids must be public in the topic. Private auctions with hidden bids are not possible, you can of course list a standard 'for sale' listing if you prefer where members can make offers via private message, please just state your asking price.

Hidden reserves are no longer allowed, please see this topic for more details:
 
Be sure to clearly state your rules as to avoid any confusion. Including the minimum bid increasement allowed.

Emojis and capitals in topic titles (what's allowed)
 
 
 
 
 

Bumping topics - and abuse of this feature  

The Silver Forum has been active since 2014 and all forum members have so far traded without excessive bumping of their trade topics. Without instruction forum members have followed etiquette and have not abused bumping their topics. However, we have decided to add this bit into the QuickStart guide to avoid any potential future abuse by new members as the forum grows. Should you have a trade listing that has not had any recent posts in it; you may, a maximum of once per day, post the word “bump” in order to bump your listing to the top. Note that every time a member comments in your topic, your topic is bumped to the top, therefore there is no need to use the word “bump” if your topic has already been posted in on that day. 
 
Disclaimer: The following applies to all Members/Sellers on the forum. Members trade at their own risk. The Silver Forum does not vet any members/sellers on the forum and neither myself nor the forum is liable for any loss(es) that may result from trades. Myself and The Silver Forum also can not mediate any trades, this is between the two parties to discuss and resolve any issues that they might have.

Members may wish to use PayPal for added PayPal buyer protection. Note that PayPal gift payments are not covered under the PayPal buyer protection. You may also wish to take advantage of @BackyardBullion Intermediary service, this service is aimed at reducing risk and is especially useful if you are a new members without any trading reputation on the forum.
 
*FREE listings are for private individuals. Those operating as a business in the eyes of the forum are required to have Gold or Platinum Premium Membership. Unlimited trade listings in the USA & Canada trade section and Australia & New Zealand section are for individuals. Commercial/business users or those who are deemed to be operating as a business in the eyes of the forum need Gold or Platinum Premium Membership to post trade listings.

**The UK & Europe trade section has a limit of 1 listing per 30 days for standard members. Silver, Gold or Platinum Premium Members can post unlimited trade listings in the UK & Europe Section. Please refer to forum Terms & Conditions and pinned topics in the trade sections before listing items. Please post in the location your items are located in, you can still offer shipping to international buyers, just say so in your description. Those in the USA & Canada, all  member groups can post unlimited listings currently in the USA & Canada, the standard rules around commercial/business users still apply.


Please also note this topic when buying on the forum:

Businesses on the forum require a Business Account
Business on the forum require to maintain an active Business Account, you can do this buy purchasing the relevant business account in the forum store here. 
 


Optional Listing Template:

Please feel free to copy this template example and to use for your listings if it helps  Please just edit out the sample text below for your own applicable text


Item: 2013 Libertad 3 silver coin proof set. 
1oz
1/2oz
1/4oz 

Box/COA: Yes, both box and COA + outer sleeve 

Condition notes: Never opened from the capsules by me, but looks like there is some some sort of hair or something in the 1/4. And possible marks on the 1/4. All others look in good condition apart from slight dust. 

Price: £100 + £7.50 P&P Royal Mail Special Delivery. ONO

Item Location: UK

Shipping destinations: Will ship worldwide to anywhere that Royal Mail ships to, at cost and buyer to assume risk if outside UK.

Payment Terms: Payment by bank transfer in GBP only

Dispatch Time: Aim to dispatch on Monday 16th August if purchased over the weekend. If purchased afterwards please confirm with me prior to payment. 

Photos: 


 
 

Today we took a precautionary measure and banned an account that we believed could pose a risk to members. However, this does not mean that we will spot any suspicious accounts in the future. So please be careful when trading. 
Members are reminded of their responsibility to do their own due diligence and the risk of trading. Please check section 7.4. Risk of trading of the forum’s rules.
 
You may wish to take note of the following when doing your due diligence and trading:
- How long has the member been active on the forum for? There is likely less risk when trading with long standing members who have been on the forum for many years. (Anything less than 3+ years they are still relatively new)
- How much trading feedback do they have, and is the trading feedback selling feedback? How long have they been selling on the forum for?
- Their community reputation, is it high, have they been engaging in a lot of topics with a lot of posts?
- The optional attached piece of paper with their forum username on, does it look authentic, please zoom in. For sellers it is also best to include 'The Silver Forum' on the piece of paper, so that it is an original written note for a sale on TSF and therefore not the same photos used from elsewhere on the internet. Although please bare in mind that it is also relatively easy to photoshop or forge onto a photo. 
- Do they have Premium Membership? If a member has Premium Membership it means that the forum should have the name and and address of the member*, or at least of the card owner. This gives us vital information to pass onto the police should it be a scam member and we are requested to pass on information. *Note that for some Premium Members TSF may not hold an address of, such an example may include but may not be limited to a situation where: a gift membership was purchased for a member and they have not reached the renewal date or added an address to their account. For every member who has purchased Premium Membership themselves with a card or renewed; we should hold an address of the member, or at least of the card owner.

- Be wary of someone asking you to send the payment to a 3rd party. Having several successful deals with a member who then subsequently asks you to send money elsewhere to a different bank account (such as a bank account of a friend) this time should be seen as a red flag. If a member is selling on behalf of a 3rd party make sure they have the items in hand, and you are sending to the bank account of the member who listed these items for sale on TSF. 

- Be extra careful when dealing in large amounts of money, several previous successful trades is no indication that a future deal with the same member will be 100% without problems. 
- If anything does not feel right, or there is anything that causes doubt, do not go through with a trade.  
 
Some members exclusively only buy from and sell to, long standing Premium Members.

We also suggest for members to use tracked shipping, or ideally a form of insured shipping, this is useful for members of both sides of the trade.
Also, please be polite to new members listing items for sale. Everyone was a new member at one stage, and new members may need some time to build up a trading history on the forum. Note that statistically a new member listing an item for sale is more likely a genuine member than not. But please be careful when trading and report any suspicious activity immediately by using the report feature.
 
Disclaimer: The suggestions if implemented do not change the Forum's Term’s & Conditions in regards to member's risk of trading. Please check section 7.4. Risk of trading of the forum’s rules.

Due to the high amount of counterfeit SS items being sold and a lot of people being scammed through various places on the internet, The Silver Forum has taken the decision to currently ban the sale of SS items on The Silver Forum. This is to protect the members of the forum, these items are harder to verify as genuine.

This is actually a decision that we took a long time ago, however we have noticed recent sales activity on the forum from a previous scam artist who has scammed members of the forum out of money outside of the forum. This account has now been banned.

I am putting up this notice to give warning that all future listings of SS products will be removed, in the interest of protecting forum members.

There are various reputable precious metals dealers in the UK & Europe who stock these items if you wish to purchase them, as well as the official SS forum themselves who directly sell these items, and we will look at the possibility of an official dealer in the future who can supply genuine SS items to forum members.

Unsolicited posts in a trade topic / commenting in someone else’s trade topic / clear and accurate trade listings.


Foreword: We have decided to remove the feature for Platinum Premium Members to be able to automatically hide comments in their own trade topics. This benefit was originally intended to allow Platinum Premium Members to quickly hide unsolicited comments without the need to report it to the Moderation team. However, it unfortunately allowed for some posts to be hidden when they should not have been hidden (from a Moderation perspective.) e.g. genuine questions asked by prospective buyers trying to clarify ambiguous information in a listing. It also appeared to some Members that TSF was allowing some members to buy “moderation privileges” and to then break the forum rule, this was not the case and please be assured that the forum rules apply to all member groups. Though of course we would like to give an extra thank you to those who decide to support TSF with one of the the highest packages, Platinum and Platinum PLUS Premium Membership.

Further to this we have also added the disclaimer that unsolicited comments in a members trade topic will be removed/hidden at the discretion of the Moderation team. We wish to help sellers keep their trade topics tidy and to help their sales but at the same time ask for a transparent and open marketplace. If a member asks a question publicly in your trade topic it is beneficial for your sale to answer it publicly. Please see the section further down in regards to posts about prices. We also ask that only genuinely interested parties to a sale comment publicly in a trade listing. 

Sellers, please be very accurate, unambiguous and clear in the details of your listing. This is to maintain a fair and transparent marketplace where trust and honourability are the pillars of the forum and the forum’s trade section. 

Please be very careful when mentioning the weights of items or any reference to spot prices. Note that if your item is not pure silver or pure gold, please be careful with indicating the weights of the item as to not mislead a buyer into assuming the pure gold content weight is higher than it actually is. 

Please also be very careful making statements that you may not be able to prove. Such as, but not limited to, “the lowest price you will find this item anywhere” “cheapest on the forum” “lower than any dealer” “you won’t loose on this one” “guaranteed investment” “rare” etc, such statements may not be factually correct and although you may believe them to be correct at the time of writing may indeed turn out to be incorrect or false later on. We deem such statements to be misleading and these types of statements also do more harm then good to your sales.


Etiquette to follow if you see inaccurate or misleading information in someone's sales topic. 

1. Please use the report feature to report any listings that you believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If it is determined by the moderation team to be misleading or inaccurate we will contact the seller and politely ask them to clarify / edit their listing.

Listings you see without prices

Listings must contain an asking price, if you see a listing where the seller has omitted this information we kindly ask you not to post in the seller's trade listing. Please instead use the report feature, a member of the Moderation team will then kindly ask that member to post an asking price as per forum rules. Though we understand that you may wish to help, the best way to help is to use the report feature to do this. It is the Moderation team's role to enforce any forums rules. 



Unsolicited posts in a trade topic:

If you are not a prospective member to a trade please do not post in someone's sales topics.
These sorts of comments add no value to the sale and you are discouraging sellers to list items. If an item is priced too high and doesn't sell, the seller will understand that the item was priced too high. There is no need to comment in their sales topic. 
You may think an item is priced too high, this is the sellers choice to choose their asking price, please do not make unwanted posts in the seller's sales topic. It is up to the buyer to decide if the item is being sold at a fair price (they can even make a separate question in the other forum sections to ask what the fair price of such an item would be if they have concerns)
Note that buyers are encouraged to do their research before buying, please check various online dealers and marketplaces so you are aware of fair market prices. Members trade at their own risk and it is their responsibility to do their due diligence on the item and the seller etc. A seller may also be willing to take offers on their item via PM, this is down to the seller.

For clarification please do not unsolicited posts posts such as "this other dealer/member here is selling this for a lower price" etc in someone's listing and please follow the forum etiquette. 
Also, if you notice any mistakes in someone's listing, or something appears wrong out of common courtesy private message the seller rather than comment in the topic itself allowing the topic author to rectify the problem. If you don't want to private message a member please use the report feature. Thank you for your cooperation.
 
To sellers: Please report unwanted or related posts in your sales topics and they can be removed. Posts will be removed/hidden at the discretion of the Moderation team.

These rules / guidelines may be updated in the future. Our aim is to maintain a fair and honest marketplace for all and to not discourage sellers from listing, the trade section is an important part of the forum and maintaining the success of the forum. Thank you to everyone who buys and sellers on the forum's trade section. We appreciate you following the guidelines above and following forum etiquette.

⚠️ 🚧 Planned Server Move 11th September 2023 🚧 ⚠️ 

Firstly, apologies with the relatively short notice of about  4-5 days, as my initial post above I was planning to give 7 or more days notice but I have been back and forth with multiple multiple emails over the last week with the new cloud host trying to get this sorted and a date booked in, as this needs to be sorted whilst I am currently in the UK the timeline for starting this was running out and this is the date that they have came back to me with within the time frame. 
There are a lot more details than we originally anticipated. 😅

After the move there will be some functionality and customisations that we will need to make adjustments on before they are up and running again, these include but are not limited to; the compare page, spot price bar, trading section of the forum, email notifications. 

As TSF will be offline on the 11th September 2023 (and hopefully only on this date) if we need to update the community to the progress any updates will be made on threads, please save this link for updates: https://threads.net/@thesilverforum